Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 115 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (64%)
- High RN turnover (86%)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE chain · $67,291 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for patients requiring specialized ventilator or tracheotomy care due to their highly skilled respiratory and therapy teams. However, families should closely monitor medication schedules and staffing levels during evening and weekend hours, as some reviewers have noted delays in care during these times.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
115 reviews on Google“Families seeking specialized respiratory or tracheotomy care will find a highly-regarded therapy and nursing team, particularly for ventilator-dependent patients. While recent years show significant praise for new administration and improved cleanliness, some long-term concerns regarding understaffing and medication timing persist in older and more recent critical reviews.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Expertise in tracheotomy and ventilator care
- Compassionate and skilled therapy team
- Effective and communicative administration
- Clean and well-maintained facility
Concerns
- Staffing shortages and slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent medication administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Issues with room cleanliness and odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 120 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses a mix of templated apologies for general complaints and highly aggressive, personal attacks against reviewers they perceive as disgruntled former employees or contractors. While positive reviews receive warm, personalized praise, negative reviews often trigger defensive rebuttals, public call-outs of personal grievances, or corrections of facts.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since your team is known for expertise in tracheotomy and ventilator care, how do you ensure specialized medical equipment is monitored around the clock?
- 2How does the administration ensure that medication schedules are followed accurately and consistently for every resident?
- 3What steps are being taken to ensure that response times for call lights remain quick, even during busy shifts?
- 4How do you manage the cleaning and maintenance of the rooms to ensure a fresh and comfortable environment for everyone?
- 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social programs available to help residents stay engaged with each other?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for contacting doctors and notifying the family?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapy team are fantastic! They deal with complex patients and make a real difference in their lives. Highly recommend!”
“Upon being transferred to Sothern Specialties, they immediately began working to get him off the ventilator. Within approximately 5 weeks, they worked him off the ventilator, feeding tube and had him walking.”
“The administration team at this facility has great communication and helps you with all your questions and concerns!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed reports triggering over half the deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about this facility. Recurring problems include medication management, infection control, and accident prevention, with these issues appearing across multiple years from 2023 through 2025. While the facility corrects violations when cited, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in critical care areas suggests persistent quality challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Feb 18, 2026Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 4, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Aug 24, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 26, 2025Complaint1
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Apr 15, 2025Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Oct 7, 2024Complaint1
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 24, 2025
$15,275
Fine
Jun 13, 2024
$21,115
Fine
May 24, 2023
$22,676
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
West Wharton County Hospital District
for profit
LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, LLC
JOSHUA SUE
Chain Affiliation
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
149 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 124 of 148 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
115 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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